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Send us a message!Welcome back to LNXdance with your Co-Hosts, Marcus & Mari! Introducing our next guest, the inspiring Mark Travis Rivera. We are so honored to share his story with you. Enjoy!Get More Mark: https://linktr.ee/marktravriveraTelling stories is at the core of Mark Travis Rivera's purpose in life. He is an award-winning creative entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer + Founder of The Professional Storyteller, where he embraces the power of story to create a more inclusive world. As a writer, Rivera's bylines include The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. He was also a contributing author in the anthology, Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic (PM Press, 2022), edited by Adrian Shanker. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing, was published in August 2017. He was also a contributing writer for Imagining: A Gibney Journal, where he shared his experience as a disabled choreographer and dancer.As a 17-year-old, Rivera founded the Marked Dance Project (2009-2019), becoming the youngest person in the US to create and lead an integrated dance company for disabled and non-disabled dancers. Inspired by his desire to dance as a person with cerebral palsy, he would go on to help disabled and non-disabled dancers alike find their voice as artists. As a Puerto Rican queer man, he was also one of a handful of artistic directors of color in the disability dance field in the US. As an independent disabled choreographer, Mark is determined to build a bridge between the main dance field and disability dance. Mark was recently selected to participate in Ballet Hispanico's Instituto Coreográfico program.As a speaker, he has addressed audiences at various institutions, including Harvard, MIT, Rutgers, and NYU. He has also spoken to corporate audiences virtually in the UK, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Israel, China, and India. His TEDx Talk, “Embracing Yourself, Embracing Your Potential,” was a smash in 2014 at Bergen Community College.A first-generation college graduate, Rivera earned his bachelor's degree in Women's & Gender Studies from William Paterson University of New Jersey. He is a proud Tio to 5 nieces and 2 nephews. He was born in Miami, raised in New Jersey, and lived in New York City and the Bay Area, but now calls Atlanta, GA, home.Comparte el amor with our guest, and let us know your favorite part of thSupport the Show.--Brought to you by MotionScoop Dance Corp, LNXdance Podcast is a series of conversations FOR Latinx dancers and educators BY Latinx dancers and educators. Join Mari & Marcus -M&M- as they dive deep into important topics in the dance industry and explore how being part of the Latinx community affects us, our contributions, decisions, and careers. We hope you enjoy our sip and chat. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a comment with what you loved, questions, and topics for next time! Follow us on our Instagram page, LNXdance, to interact with our community and with us.For business inquiries and to apply to be a guest, please email motionscoopinfo@gmail.com ¡Adiós! Hosts: Marcus Mantilla-Valentin & Mari VasconezSponsors: MotionScoop Dance Corp.

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham with Mark Travis Rivera, The Professional Storyteller, Founder, and Consultant, in this 2 part podcast as he shares his story dating back to early childhood leading to him being the storyteller he is today. He shares where he got his courage and bravery and how he implements it in many aspects of his life, including his experiences in the corporate space. We talk about what it's like to show up as your authentic self in the workplace, spirituality, inclusion and so much more!  Today on Create Magic At Work®:How to use fear as a compassWays to show up as your full authentic selfTransforming your fate into destiny Religion in the workplaceTelling stories is at the core of Mark Travis Rivera's purpose in life. He is an award-winning creative– founder + lead storyteller + consultant of The Professional Storyteller.As a writer, Rivera's bylines include The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. He was also a contributing author in the anthology, Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic (PM Press, 2022), edited by Adrian Shanker. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing, was published in August 2017. He was also a contributing writer for Imagining: A Gibney Journal, where he shared his experience as a disabled choreographer and dancer. Connect with Mark:https://linktr.ee/marktravriveraQuote"Every day I get up and choose to be myself in any space I enter, whether I'm dressed up in fully femme gender conforming makeup, dress heels or I'm dressed down in yoga pants and a t-shirt with no makeup. I show up as myself and something that I've had to interrogate over the last couple of years, especially in the workplace, is yes, I show up at my full self all the time, but that's going to cost me opportunities. That's going to cost me not to be invited to certain boardrooms or meetings or companies to speak at because they don't like what I'm serving. Guess what? If you don't like what I'm serving, there's plenty of tea out there. If you don't like the tea that I'm spilling, they don't take a sip of it." - Mark Travis RiveraSupport the showConnect with Amy: https://msha.ke/createmagicatwork

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about the power of storytelling to create greater connection and inclusion. But sharing our stories can be challenging, especially if we belong to marginalized groups. How do we stay true to what's important to us when society tells us we're not good enough? My guest this week, Mark Travis Rivera, is a Latinx, queer, disabled, gender non-conforming professional storyteller. Here he shares his own personal journey of using the power of stories to connect and fulfill his calling. We also talk about how we can all use vulnerability to empower ourselves and those around us. We talk about the power of storytelling to create greater connection and inclusion. My guest shares his own personal journey of using the power of stories to connect and fulfill his calling. We also talk about how we can all use vulnerability to empower ourselves and those around us. About My GuestTelling stories is at the core of Mark Travis Rivera's purpose in life. He is an award-winning creative entrepreneur and the Chief Executive Officer + Founder of The Professional Storyteller.As a writer, Rivera's bylines include The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. He was also a contributing author in the anthology, Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic (PM Press, 2022), edited by Adrian Shanker. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing, was published in August 2017. He was also a contributing writer for Imagining: A Gibney Journal, where he shared his experience as a disabled choreographer and dancer.As a stubborn and determined 17-year-old, Rivera founded marked dance project(2009-2019), becoming the youngest person in the United States to create and lead anintegrated dance company for disabled and non-disabled dancers. Inspired by his desire to dance as a person with cerebral palsy, he would go on to help disabled and non-disabled dancers alike find their voice as artists.As a speaker, he has addressed audiences at various institutions of higher learning,including Harvard, MIT, Rutgers, and NYU. As a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant and facilitator, he has spoken to corporate audiences virtually in the UK, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Israel, China, and India, just to name a few. His TEDx Talk, “Embracing Yourself, Embracing Your Potential,” was a smash in 2014 at Bergen Community College.~Connect with Mark:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/marktravrivera ~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/Learn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/coachingJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

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In any good relationship, whether it's romantic, platonic, business, or otherwise, there needs to be a reciprocal flow of energy. You need to be pouring into me as I'm pouring into you. A great example of this is my friendship/business relationship with The Professional Storyteller, Mark Travis Rivera. And in this episode, we dive into it. Mark and I have known each other since high school and we have worked on multiple projects together. And, I'm so excited for you to meet him today!In this episode of Podcasting Is the New Kink!, we talk:Our humble beginnings as high school friendsCreating boundaries and being transparent when working togetherThe power of storytellingHow Pink Lady Productions helped him podcast betterAnd more!To learn more about Mark, check out his links below:Instagram @marktravriveraTik Tok @marktravriveraNewsletter Mark's Weekly NewsletterLinkTree @marktravriveraEpisode References:Dem Bois PodcastPlease send us any questions or comments you have. DM us on Instagram, @pinkladyprod or email jasmine@pinkladyprod.com.And visit our website, pinkladyprod.com, to learn more! Do you love Podcasting Is the New Kink! and want to support us? Then become contributor now! https://plus.acast.com/s/podcastingisthenewkink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham with  Mark Travis Rivera, The Professional Storyteller, Founder, and Consultant. In part 2,  of this 2-part episode, we get courageous about the vulnerable aspects of the human experience and discuss ways to have hope and faith over worry and fear. We also discuss the monumental importance of keeping storytelling and stories alive and why it is a critical characteristic of a quantum leader. *Trigger warning at 8:45 - suicide is discussed. Today on Create Magic At Work®:Quantum leadership explained from an inclusive lensIf you are struggling, ways to stay hopeful and maintain faithWhy we must never stop being enchanted by stories Telling stories is at the core of Mark Travis Rivera's purpose in life. He is an award-winning creative– founder + lead storyteller + consultant of The Professional Storyteller.As a writer, Rivera's bylines include The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. He was also a contributing author in the anthology, Crisis, and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic (PM Press, 2022), edited by Adrian Shanker. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing, was published in August 2017. He was also a contributing writer for Imagining: A Gibney Journal, where he shared his experience as a disabled choreographer and dancer. Connect with Mark:https://linktr.ee/marktravriveraNon-Profit Charitable Organization mentioned in episode - DEM BOIS INC. Nicoletta Ceccoli - Art Piece  Quote"A quantum leader is someone who is willing to supersede their current structure that we think of leadership as. So, they are willing to bypass the current system, the current structure of leadership in order to elevate the consciousness of the people in need and themselves. A quantum leader is someone who is able to acknowledge the old system know how that system works then deconstruct it and dismantle it so that it can allow others to be elevated alongside them." - Mark Travis Rivera Connect with Amy: https://msha.ke/createmagicatwork

Join me, Amy Lynn Durham with Mark Travis Rivera, The Professional Storyteller, Founder, and Consultant, in this 2 part podcast as he shares his story dating back to early childhood leading to him being the storyteller he is today. He shares where he got his courage and bravery and how he implements it in many aspects of his life, including his experiences in the corporate space. We talk about what it's like to show up as your authentic self in the workplace, spirituality, inclusion and so much more!  Today on Create Magic At Work®:How to use fear as a compassWays to show up as your full authentic selfTransforming your fate into destiny Religion in the workplaceTelling stories is at the core of Mark Travis Rivera's purpose in life. He is an award-winning creative– founder + lead storyteller + consultant of The Professional Storyteller.As a writer, Rivera's bylines include The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. He was also a contributing author in the anthology, Crisis and Care: Queer Activist Responses to a Global Pandemic (PM Press, 2022), edited by Adrian Shanker. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing, was published in August 2017. He was also a contributing writer for Imagining: A Gibney Journal, where he shared his experience as a disabled choreographer and dancer. Connect with Mark:https://linktr.ee/marktravriveraQuote"Every day I get up and choose to be myself in any space I enter, whether I'm dressed up in fully femme gender conforming makeup, dress heels or I'm dressed down in yoga pants and a t-shirt with no makeup. I show up as myself and something that I've had to interrogate over the last couple of years, especially in the workplace, is yes, I show up at my full self all the time, but that's going to cost me opportunities. That's going to cost me not to be invited to certain boardrooms or meetings or companies to speak at because they don't like what I'm serving. Guess what? If you don't like what I'm serving, there's plenty of tea out there. If you don't like the tea that I'm spilling, they don't take a sip of it." - Mark Travis RiveraConnect with Amy: https://msha.ke/createmagicatwork

Mark Travis Rivera is an award-winning professional storyteller––telling stories is at the core of Mark's purpose in life. A graduate of William Paterson University of New Jersey, Rivera earned a bachelor's in women's & gender studies with a minor in public relations. In 2013, Rivera received the Student Government Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the William Paterson community. In the same year, he was honored with the Campus Pride Voice & Action Award for his work with the LGBTQ community. More recently, he won the Audre Lorde Award for Social Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. Rivera is the youngest person to found an integrated dance company in the United States, marked dance project, a contemporary company for dancers with and without disabilities, established in March 2009, made its debut at Rutgers University. After ten years of remarkable dancing, Rivera decided to dissolve the marked dance project and continue working as an independent disabled choreographer. Rivera's writing has also been published in The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star-Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. As a speaker, he has spoken in front of crowds at various institutions of higher learning including Harvard, MIT, and NYU. His TEDxTalk, “Embracing Yourself, Embracing Your Potential” was a smash in 2014 at Bergen Community College. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing was published in August of 2017 through Amazon. In 2020, Rivera launched his wellness podcast, Marking The Path, which is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/quientueres/support

Listeners, we're back this week with Mark Travis Rivera. Mark Travis Rivera is an award-winning professional storyteller––telling stories is at the core of Mark's purpose in life. A graduate of William Paterson University of New Jersey, Rivera earned a bachelor's in women's & gender studies with a minor in public relations. In 2013, Rivera received the Student Government Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for his commitment to the William Paterson community. In the same year, he was honored with the Campus Pride Voice & Action Award for his work with the LGBTQ community. More recently, he won the Audre Lorde Award for Social Justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY. Rivera is the youngest person to found an integrated dance company in the United States, marked dance project, a contemporary company for dancers with and without disabilities, established in March 2009, made its debut at Rutgers University. The company has also performed at the Silk City Summer Arts Festival, the Painted Bride Art Center, the Mandell Theater, the Actor's Fund Arts Center in Brooklyn, NY and New York University. Through MDP, Rivera has worked with choreographers such as Caitlin Trainor, Stacey Tookey, Todrick Hall, Tyce Diorio, and Marinda Davis. After ten years of remarkable dancing, Rivera decided to dissolve the marked dance project and continue working as an independent disabled choreographer. Rivera's writing has also been published in The Bergen Record, Herald News, The Star Ledger, Fox News Latino, and The Huffington Post. His debut collection, Drafts: An Imperfect Collection of Writing was published in August of 2017 through Amazon. In 2020, Rivera launched his wellness podcast, Marking The Path, which is available on Apple Podcast and Spotify.During our conversation, we talked about:Exploring his identityBeing a dancer with a disabilityAllyshipOwning your storyBoundariesAnd more...This  episode is brought to you by MagicMind is the world's first productivity drink.

This #HumanizeTheWorkplace episode is about Workplace Pride with Yuli Kim, Mark Travis Rivera & Celia Sandhya Daniels. You are welcome to ask questions or share your tips during this live conversation. Host: Vivian Acquah As an inclusive Workplace Wellness Advocate, I advise managers on how to keep their team members engaged, energized, and safe in a sustainable manner. What I do is make topics related to workplace wellness & DEI accessible to everyone. Book your free DEI Game Plan call with me and learn how I can support you, your team, or your organization with your journey to Amplify DEI bit.ly/vivacall Guest Speakers: Yuli Kim is a DEI consultant who believes a sense of belonging is a prerequisite for anyone to perform their best at work. Mark Travis Rivera is a professional storyteller, choreographer, DEI inclusion specialist, speaker, and writer based in California, USA. Celia Sandhya Daniels is D&I champion who educates, empowers, and advocates for (TGI) transgender and gender variant and Intersex individuals in the corporate world. Go to bit.ly/htwnews to receive frequent updates on humanizing the workplace. #diversity #inclusion #leadership #HR #AmplifyDEI #pride #allyship #lgbtqSubscribe to Let's Humanize The Workplace on Soundwise

Mark Travis Rivera leads us through a discussion about existing at the intersections of multiple identities. Mark identifies as Latinx, Disabled, Queer, Gender Nonconforming Man who serves as a DEI Coordinator for Nike White Consulting. Connect with Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/ Moderated by Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/ This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world. We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific. You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/ Subscribe & Follow Leading People First https://my.captivate.fm/www.instagram.com/leadingpeoplefirst/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-people-first/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlWhzDv2lg3k2CThajh14A (YouTube) https://my.captivate.fm/www.LeadingPeopleFirst.com (LeadingPeopleFirst.com)

The marginalized community of those who identify as LGBTQIA2S+ is already severe, dealing with a range of hate and ignorance from invisibility to harassment to violence and death. The Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity wanted to dive deep into the intersectionalities of those within the LGBTQIA2S+ community and bring to light those who are often forgotten. Kicking off part one are Heather Holmes, Mandy Carter, and Michael Sachs to discuss how Ageism frequently leads to them being forgotten, and their identities ignored. Connect with the Panelists Heather Holmes: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-h-14022b25/ Mandy Carter: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandycarter/ Michael Sachs: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsachs/ Programmed and Moderated by: Sarah Phelps: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsarahphelps/ Mark Travis Rivera: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-travis-rivera/ This episode is brought to you by the Leaders for Equity, Allyship, and Diversity, where we are having honest and uncomfortable conversations to make a difference in the world. We host these events to allow leaders to come together, discuss, learn, share, activate, and empower to make a difference in this world. These occur every Thursday at 7:30pm Eastern/4:30pm Pacific. You can find our group and upcoming events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13938399/ Subscribe & Follow Leading People First https://my.captivate.fm/www.instagram.com/leadingpeoplefirst/ (Instagram) https://www.linkedin.com/company/leading-people-first/ (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGlWhzDv2lg3k2CThajh14A (YouTube) https://my.captivate.fm/www.LeadingPeopleFirst.com (LeadingPeopleFirst.com)

Mark Travis Rivera is an activist, chorographer, podcaster, speaker,  writer, and all-around inspiring human being!Marianne and I met Mark over 10 years ago and have followed his incredible journey from award-winning dance choreographer to TedX Speaker, book author, life coach, and beyond!We are honored to have Mark with us to speak about his journey over the last 15 years and how he's found stability through embracing his truth and authenticity. This was truly a beautiful conversation with our dear friend! Listen to Mark's podcast  - Marking The Path: https://www.marktravisrivera.com/markingthepathGet in touch with Mark and learn more about him here: https://www.marktravisrivera.com/  

Episode 14 SHOW NOTES: Guest, Mark Travis Rivera Mark uses his voice to help others who have been rejected. “If not me, then who? If not now, then when? All the things I need to think about as I develop my voice. Your zip code doesn't have to determine your life code, nor who you will become, and how far you will go. I want to show my niece a possibility model of someone who doesn't give up, she is the apple of my eye.” I am thankful for the beautiful people that come into my life. Monday's guest leads with love and gifts the world with his story of overcoming and healing. He gives back to help others through his works and creative talents. Mark Travis Rivera is an award-winning professional storyteller, trailblazer, and leader. Whether through verbal, written communication, or dance, Mark shares his story to gift others with purpose and hope. He is the youngest person to found an integrated dance company in the United States, the Marked Dance Project (MDP), a contemporary company for dancers with and without disabilities, established in March 2009. Mark loves that he gets to be authentic and gets to be himself. It's a daily choice he makes; to be seen, to be heard, to be loved, to be cared for. First-generation to have the opportunities to speak at Harvard, NYU, Rutgers, Montclair University, and other schools around the country. He wants to show his niece a possibility model of someone who doesn't give up, she is the apple of my eye. There is so much more Mark has to share to uplift and inspire us. Tune in this Monday to hear more about Mark Travis Rivera! More information about Mark Travis Rivera and his amazing work can be found at https://www.marktravisrivera.com/ New book: Drafts, An Imperfect Collection of Writing – available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Drafts-Collection-Mark-Travis-Rivera/dp/1546975063 New Podcast: Marking The Path. Wellness podcast about living authentically, and blazing your own path in life. Have real conversations with people on how to be yourself. Episode also on video: https://youtu.be/u7YK35n000U --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-jennifer-nmc/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-jennifer-nmc/support

Marking The Path, a podcast by Mark Travis Rivera is about paving the way forward by sharing stories about finding one's authentic self. At our core, we need stories to foster human connection and this podcast is going to bring various perspectives into the light. Centered on wellness, we will talk to activists, artists, celebrities, and entrepreneurs who all embody what it means to live authentically. Mark believes it is a daily decision to show up as our authentic selves and he hopes this podcast gives you the courage to do just that.

On Episode 3 of Smoke Til It's Gone Or Die, your favorite stoned hosts find stories that cover all of their favorite topics...Rylee covers the Burning of Bridget Cleary, one of Ireland's best recorded witch burnings. They stumble through the names of rural Irish towns and talk about a time in Ireland's history where Catholicism, Paganism, and the modern court system collided to create this outrageous crime. Patty puts on her tuke and takes you up to Canada in the mysterious death of Cindy James. Patty brings you along a timeline of years and years of stalking, harassment, and death threats, that lead to a death that police consider a suicide. Patty's Probable Cause of the week is another podcast that is a friend of ours. Marking The Path, a new podcast by Oakland based artist and author Mark Travis Rivera, explores authentic living and blazing one’s own path. As a queer, Latinx, disabled artist, Mark values representation in media, and his passion for authenticity is informed by an eclectic array of lived experiences. In Marking The Path, that passion is matched in dynamic conversations with creators of tomorrow’s world, including artists, celebrities, entrepreneurs and storytellers. Season 1 of Marking The Path premieres on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. You can donate to their GoFundMe at https://gf.me/u/yndnpz Rylee’s Probable Cause this week is timely, and we ask you to research and donate money to causes that support the Indigineous American population, especially because they are disproportionately affected by the current worldwide pandemic, on top of the myriad of other socio economic hardships that they face. Native American Rights Fund, at https://www.narf.org/, focuses on preserving tribal existence, protecting tribal natural resources, and promoting Native American human rights. On a federal level, they work to hold the government accountable to Native Americans and develop Indian Law. Also visit the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, at https://www.niwrc.org/. The National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center, Inc. (NIWRC) is a Native-led nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against Native women and children. The NIWRC provides national leadership in ending gender-based violence in tribal communities by lifting up the collective voices of grassroots advocates and offering culturally grounded resources, technical assistance and training, and policy development to strengthen tribal sovereignty. They boast a vast resource library and a predominantly displayed donate button, which we love! Thanks for listening! And as always you can find us on Instagram @stgdpocast, our email is stgdpodcast@gmail.com., and you can become a patron at patreon.com/stgdpodcast. Listen on literally any streaming platform that you could possibly think of! Under Massachusetts’ Chapter 94G and California’s Proposition 64 Bills it is legal for us two assholes to possess and consume MaryJane, medically known as cannabis, in our respective states. We do NOT condone the illegal consumption, possession, or sale of cannabis in places it’s not supposed to be smoked, man handled, or acquired from a legal dispensary. But we DO condone what the awesome humans at Marijuana Policy Project are doing to support legislation at the state and federal level to decriminalize cannabis across the country, and advocate for those who have been incarcerated for cannabis possession. Visit mpp.org for more details. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/stgdpodcast/support

We continue our Healers and Healing series this week with Activist, Choreographer, Dancer, Speaker and Writer, Mark Travis Rivera. He shares his story of healing through therapy and the importance of self love and freeing yourself from societal chains. www,marktravisrivera.com IG: instagram.com/marktravrivera Facebook: facebook.com/marktravrivera

Today is part 2 with Mark Travis Rivera last week we talked all about making your dance classes more inclusive, and this week we dive into turning your dance passion into a public speaking career. So, if presenting is your jam, you will defiantly want to check out this episode.

Today Mark Travis Rivera and I discuss making your dance studio and classes more inclusive. We dive into teaching students with disabilities, accepting all sexual orientations, and preparing your studio and staff for changing times. This is part 1 of a 2 part episode.

According to Merriam-Webster, intersectionality is defined as the complex, cumulative manner in which the effects of different forms of discrimination combine, overlap, or intersect. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Mark Travis Rivera, Artistic Director and Founder of the Marked Dance Project and author of the book Drafts, to have a about intersectionality and discrimination. Mark Travis Rivera certainly understands discrimination. A Latino with cerebral palsy raised in an inner-city environment by a single mother, Rivera endured oppression and bullying from an early age. In the face of such experiences, coming out as gay with a nonconforming gender identity required immense strength and courage.

Mark Travis Rivera is an award-winning activist, choreographer, dancer, speaker, and writer. Raised in Paterson, New Jersey, Rivera learned to overcome the struggles that stem from being Latino, gay, gender non-conforming (femme), and disabled. He learned to embrace every aspect of his identity, which allows him to live a purpose-driven life. Buy his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Drafts-Collection-Mark-Travis-Rivera/dp/1546975063 Website: https://www.marktravisrivera.com/ Follow him on IG & Facebook @MarkTravRivera ---- The Queer Ambition podcast is the ONLY podcast celebrating rising LGBTQ professionals, providing advice on navigating the modern workplace and discussing polarizing topics within the community. THUMBS UP and SUBSCRIBE! Listen to the podcast audio on iTunes and Google Play. Follow Queer Ambition on: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/queer-ambition Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/queerambition Instagram - @QueerAmbition

Third generation integrated dance maker and shaker, Mark Travis Rivera talks about his work as a choreographer, advocate and writer.